Month: January 2019

Montgomery Village attorney Steve Andersson, left, explains the legal aspect to Board members, including Village president Matt Brolley before a vote to amend the Village zoning ordinance regarding gas and petroleum manufacturing at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. Two weeks prior, petitioners for a proposed $40 Million pyrolysis facility said the plant would help recycle scrap tires using a thermal distillation process by converting tire chips into carbon powder and liquid fuel under a vacuum seal and airlock. After research and discussion, trustees Denny Lee, Doug Marecek, and Theresa Sperling voted 3-1 against the amendment. They agreed while the technology is in use in Germany their concerns are for the references given by the interested entity and safety concerns for the residents and Aurora University’s $20 Million athletic facility next door to the proposed location. Trustee Steve Jungermann voted in favor. He said the facility would create jobs and petitioners weren’t given a fair shot. Jason Crane/The Voice

Montgomery Village Board votes 3-1 against proposed $40 Million pyrolysis facility

Montgomery Village attorney Steve Andersson, left, explains the legal aspect to Board members, including Village president Matt Brolley before a vote to amend the Village zoning ordinance regarding gas and petroleum manufacturing at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. Two weeks prior, petitioners for a proposed $40 Million pyrolysis facility...

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VNA Health Care expands in Aurora

VNA Health Care has completed the expansion of the VNA Health Center, 1400 Indian Avenue, Aurora. The expansion included the construction of 11 additional exam rooms and a wellness kitchen. Services at this location include family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, case management, care coordination and lab. Wellness classes...

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Explorer Post 2535, Kiwanis Club of Oswego, breakfast Saturday, Feb. 2

The Oswego Police Explorer Post 2535 and the Kiwanis Club of Oswego will be hosts to their third annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at Oswego High School, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 2. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will have a portion of the proceeds donated to Celebrate Differences, an Oswego...

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Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois will be a part of the Young Adult Job Fair which will be held at Eola Branch Library Saturday, Feb. 9. Submitted photo

Aurora Public Library assists professional development

By Miriam Meza –  Did you know Aurora Public Library (APL) can help with your professional development? Whether you are exploring a new career and need help starting your resumé, or are ready to secure the next job and are looking to attend a job fair, we have the programs...

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Naperville tax help available

Naperville Park District will provide free tax filing assistance to seniors by appointment only February 4 through April 10. Volunteers trained through the AARP Tax-Aide program will be available to meet with individuals from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center. Those...

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Operation Finale in Plano

The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon The informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and...

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City of Aurora’s African-American Heritage Advisory Board Annual Dinner, Awards, scholarships

The City of Aurora’s African-American Heritage Advisory Board (AAHAB) will be host to its 15th Annual Heritage Dinner Friday, Feb. 2 at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.. The crowning event of Black History Month, this annual celebration will...

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Connor McCance, 52, of Oswego High School, above, seeks to move around Yorkville defender Mason Klasas, 3, in the teams’ game Saturday in Oswego. The annual Cure for Cancer games between the schools in boys basketball was a 66-58 victory for Oswego. Oswego improved to 14-7 overall. Yorkville dropped to 6-15 overall. A pair of No. 12 players compete, below, Yorkville’s Jack Fisher and Oswego’s Cal Hejza. Mark Krueger/The Voice

Annual Cure for Cancer basketball games between Oswego and Yorkville raises funds for cancer

Connor McCance, 52, of Oswego High School, above, seeks to move around Yorkville defender Mason Klasas, 3, in the teams’ game Saturday in Oswego. The annual Cure for Cancer games between the schools in boys basketball was a 66-58 victory for Oswego. Oswego improved to 14-7 overall. Yorkville dropped to...

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Benet Academy recovers, in sync

By Bobby Narang –  Consecutive losses are rare in the Gene Heidkamp era. The Benet Academy boys basketball head coach has built a powerhouse in Lisle. Since the 2009-2010 season, the Redwings have won at least 21 games every season, including five 25-plus victory seasons. But the Redwings endured a...

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New Loyola or NU in NCAA, the goal

Loyola University surprised one and all by reaching the Final Four in the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament last season. Michigan extinguished the Ramblers’ flame prior to the championship game. The loss to the Wolverines hurt at the time for sure, yet, there was no denying the fine season...

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Cold outside, hot in the basketball gym in Kivisto, rivalries

Winter sports draw excitement, in part, from the weather, to include cold Winter Olympic Games, such as skiing and bobsled, to high school and college indoor sports. Fans who cut through snow and bitter cold to reach their destinations, especially in smaller high school gyms, can be rejuvenated upon arrival,...

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High schools’ State meets on the horizon

Here are important dates in boys and girls high school basketball, and in wrestling: • Boys Class 1A, 2A basketball: Regional tournaments, February 18-22; sectional tournaments, February 25-March 1; super-sectionals, March 5; State final, March 8-9. • Boys Class 3A, 4A basketball: Regional tournaments, February 25-March 1; sectional tournaments, March...

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Aurora University sophomore forward Bailey Vance, from Roselle and Lake Park High School, 12, soars to the basket in the Spartans’ 77-72 victory over visiting Wisconsin Lutheran Saturday. Vance scored 18 points. Due to the frigid weather this week the rivalry game for Aurora against Benedictine University was postponed. Al Benson/The Voice

Aurora University heats up the basketball court in victory over visiting Wisconsin Lutheran

Aurora University sophomore forward Bailey Vance, from Roselle and Lake Park High School, 12, soars to the basket in the Spartans’ 77-72 victory over visiting Wisconsin Lutheran Saturday. Vance scored 18 points. Due to the frigid weather this week the rivalry game for Aurora against Benedictine University was postponed. Al...

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High school boys basketball selected schedules, results

Schedule Games may be canceled Thursday, Jan. 31, due to cold weather. Thursday, Jan. 31 Kishwaukee River Marengo at Johnsburg, 7 Richmond-Burton at Burlington C., 7 Northeastern Athletic Christian Life at IMSA, 7 Southwest Prairie Oswego East at Plainfield North, 6:30 Upstate Eight West Chicago at Streamwood, 7 Non-conference St....

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Memorial for firefighters’ tragedy: Friday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. the Aurora Fire Department honored three firefighters who were tragically killed 85 years ago when an exterior wall collapsed upon them at the Woolworth 5 & 10 store at 19-21 South Broadway. January 11, 1934, Captain Herbert L. Reiss, age 37 of Engine Company 4, Captain John Petersohn, age 48 of Engine Company 5, and Firefighter Charles Hoffman, age 35 of Engine Company 4 all answered their last alarm. Aurora Fire Chief Gary Krientz, above, and Deputy Chief John Gilbert both spoke at the ceremony while the AFD Honor Guard placed a wreath beneath the memorial plaque. Present were family members, Aurora Police, and representatives from the City of Aurora. Aurora Fire Department

Memorial for firefighters’ tragedy:

Friday, Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. the Aurora Fire Department honored three firefighters who were tragically killed 85 years ago when an exterior wall collapsed upon them at the Woolworth 5 & 10 store at 19-21 South Broadway. January 11, 1934, Captain Herbert L. Reiss, age 37 of Engine Company...

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West Aurora’s superintendent explains Library position

By Lyle R. Rolfe –  West Side Aurora residents have been concerned since late last year about the future of the West Branch of the Aurora Public Library that is attached to the Washington Middle School. Dr. Jeffrey Craig, West Aurora School District 129 superintendent, said School District officials have...

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Plano Family Resource Center opens at United Methodist Church

Plano Community Unit School District 88, P.H. Miller Elementary School celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Plano Family Resource Center Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the United Methodist Church of Plano. The school district is proud and excited to be a partner with Pastor Stevan Saunders and the members of...

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Governor JB Pritzker in Aurora:

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois signs an executive order Thursday, Jan. 24 at Family Focus social agency in Aurora, to require immigrants to have access to welcoming centers with support programs. He signs in front of supporters and advocates for immigrants rights. Family Focus in Aurora is a social agency...

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